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24 8/28/72 There was no quorum of either group, but movies were shown of the heron rookery. He noted that two letters had been submitted for a working park proposal. The working group has completed their map and is ready to present it to the Park Board and Environmental Commission. A special meeting has been set for September 13th at 8:00 P. M. for the three groups, and members will be notified. The plan will then come for Council approval and a public hearing. Mr. Marier said it had come to his attention that the Park Board has a hard time getting quorums for their meetings and suggested that letters be sent to members as to their intent. Mr. Cardinal stated that he had tried calling members before meetings but it didn't help. The Clerk was instructed to write the Park Board members asking their intentions, and asking them to reply within 10 days. Mr. Cardinal reported that copies of the Watershed regulations were received, and noted that if we don't have a comprehensive sewer plan we will have to get one done by the Engineer. Mr. Bohjanen asked Mr. Locher if he had the deeds from Mrs. Wilhelmy. Mr. Locher said he did not, but he had the draft of an agreement from her attorney, which he read, which would give her a quit claim deed. Mr. Locher explained which trees would have to be removed, the fence replacement and the road easements. Mr. Marier stated that it was his understanding that we would start construction of Peltier, Pine and Holly in August. There are only two months left in the construction schedule. When he brought this up at the last meeting he was told that we were on schedule. Mr. Marier moved that we direct the Road Department to concentrate on Peltier, Pine and Holly with work to be done in the next few days if possible, and to get back on schedule. ,Seconded by Mr. ''elinka. Carried. Mr. Marier nod that we have waited two months for input on the negotiations with Hugo on 34th Avenue. Clerk stated that Mr. Jaowrski was to have met with Hugo representatives at 6:00 P. M. today. Mr. Bohjanen said this should be left for the next meeting. 1 1 Mr. Cardinal stated that he thought they were having difficulties on Ware Road, and it was to be rolled. Mr. Marier felt we should not pay the bill until he was finished. Clerk said the bill had just arrived. Mr. Bohjanen said to hold. Mr. Marier reported on the last P && meeting, congratulating its members for their attendance which has been outstanding. He stated that Mrs. Morehouse had again re- quested the extension of 79th Street. She was asked to seek advice from someone as to which way she wants to develop her property, and to bring some definite plans the next time she appears. Jack Menkveld had questioned the use of two parcels of land and asked about trailer courts. He was reminded of what had happened the last time this came up. He was advised of the proposed R -4 use of the parcels except for the 300' commercial strip along Highway 8. It had been suggested that he buy the present Baldwin Lake Mobile Home Court and develop that. Mr. Marier moved to grant Francis Burque a variance to Ordinance 21A on the recommendation of the PO, on property described as follows: The North 160 feet of the ,South 355.5 feet of the West 183 feet of the Southwest r'uarter (SW 1/4) of Section 25, T31, R22, Anoka County, Minnesota Subject to County Road 54. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. Locher noted that the deed stated that the property was subject to a utilities easement. Mr. Marier reported that the question of certification of our sign code had been brought up again, and asked W. Locher how it was coming. Mr. Locher said he had